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Breast Surgery PA in Beautiful Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/25/18
Lovelace Women’s Hospital has earned the 2015 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Breast Centers, acknowledging its dedication to providing exceptional patient care and treatment. Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer among American women according to the American Cancer Society, and one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.

By carrying the evidence-based designation of the Women’s Choice Award seal, Lovelace Women’s Hospital has signified its commitment to a global mission to elevate the patient experience for women and all patients as one of more than 315 America’s Best Breast Centers.

Lovelace Women’s Hospital NAPBC accreditated Breast Care Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the multidisciplinary breast care team. PA will evaluate and treat entire spectrum of breast issues, working closely with the breast surgeons, breast radiologists, and breast care navigators. Responsibilities will include:

Surgical assisting on breast surgery cases
Clinical evaluation and surveillance of new and established patients
Notification of breast biopsy results
Navigation and coordination of multidisciplinary care of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, to include management of medical as well as psychosocial issues
Participation in weekly multidisciplinary tumor board meetings
Requirements:

Unrestricted NM PA license or ability to obtain an unrestricted NM PA License. 1-2 years of surgical experience, Breast surgery experience highly desirable.

Lovelace offers a Nationally competitive salary and benefits combined with a generous signing bonus and up to $10K in relocation assistance. Our providers also enjoy 30 days of vacation, 5 days of CME time and $5K in CME funds.Subsidized health insurance and no cost Long Term Disability, AD&D, and Life insurance along with no cost Occurrence based malpractice insurance.
We enjoy over 300 days of sunshine and less than 11 inches of rain per year! If you love the outdoors Albuquerque is ideal, with our temperate climate you can enjoy over 400 miles of bike trails, hiking, camping, golf, fishing and more year round. We are NOT as hot as Arizona! At over 5000 ft above sea level with a river and mountain right here in the city, life here is fantastic.